Montgomery Community Media

Star running back Jake Funk has set and reset state records and led the Damascus Swarmin’ Hornets to an undefeated season and a state championship. Next year, he will be playing for the Maryland Terps. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports. In case you are wondering about those state records, Funk set the Maryland state record for […]

The Music Center at Strathmore hosted the 16th annual MCPS Latin Dance Competition. MCPS-TV reports. Visit our PEG partner MCPS TV to view more of its local programming.

The Damascus Swarmin’ Hornets are moving onto the class 3A state finals after a win against the Reservoir Gators Friday night. The final score 48-7. This is the second year in a row the Hornets made it to the final game of the playoffs at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. Damascus took an early 7-0 […]

The Northwest Jaguars won their 4A state volleyball championship match against Dulaney Lions tonight at the Ritchie Coliseum in College Park. The Jaguars came to win, taking the match in three straight sets.   Your NW Champs @mymcmedia @NorthwestJags @NWHSfootball @NWJagSports @gdpoze @cszscores pic.twitter.com/HHqz6TZ53b — Phil Fabrizio (@Photoloaf) November 24, 2015   Your State Champions. NW […]

The Northwest Jaguars are moving onto the class 4A state semifinals after a close game against the Quince Orchard Cougars Friday night. The final score 50-40. This is the third year in a row the Jags won at Quince Orchard and advanced in the playoffs. The game was a nail biter till the end. The Cougars started off […]

A recent research report found that stronger social and academic supports are needed to connect Montgomery County African American youth to education and the workforce. MCTV’s Michael Brown has more. Visit our PEG partner MCTV10 (Montgomery College Television program schedule) to see more Montgomery College Television. The full report may be found online at the […]

Nearly a quarter of black and African-American students surveyed in Montgomery County feel that they have been discriminated against while at school. That number increases to 35 percent among high school drop outs according to a new study released by The Community Foundation today. The report detailed that in 2013 about 8,000 youth were disconnected, meaning […]

Montgomery County Board of Education met on Monday to discuss ten budgetary interests for Fiscal Year 2017. Among them: ensuring no child “falls through the cracks,” support challenging opportunities to all students, recruit staff who is culturally proficient, provide support to students before kindergarten, among others. These items are a way to guide the Montgomery […]

The Montgomery County Police Department and Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) officials held a news conference on Friday afternoon to stress back-to-school safety. More than 156,000 students head back to class on Aug. 31. Police Chief Thomas Manger said approximately 160 crossing guards will be deployed to help students cross the street safely. MCPS Interim Superintendent […]

The Montgomery County Public Schools executive leadership staff and administration at Wootton High School have appointed Kimberly Boldon to serve as Wootton’s acting principal for the 2015-2016 school year. This decision comes after the loss of school’s beloved principal Michael Doran who died unexpectedly on Aug. 19. “As difficult as it may be, we must continue to […]